Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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